Brilliant WMS vs CoreIMS

Brilliant WMS9.4Visit CoreIMS8.7Visit

Higher score Brilliant WMS #1 in Third-Party Logistics Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Brilliant WMS

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CoreIMS #8 in Third-Party Logistics Software 8.7/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit CoreIMS

• Brilliant WMS fits best

  Full-service 3PLs needing deep warehouse control

• CoreIMS fits best

  3PLs wanting transparent pricing and deployment choice

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Side by side

Feature	Brilliant WMS 9.4/10 Visit ↗	CoreIMS 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.7
Ranking	#1 in Third-Party Logistics Software	#8 in Third-Party Logistics Software
Best for	Full-service 3PLs needing deep warehouse control	3PLs wanting transparent pricing and deployment choice
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$80/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7	Email, Phone, Tickets
Integrations	8 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Brilliant WMS 6/6 · CoreIMS 5/6
Multi-client operations	✓	✓
Client portal	✓	✓
3PL billing	✓	✓
Inventory control	✓	✓
Fulfillment workflows	✓	✓
EDI support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Client-account limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Multi-client inventory control with ownership segregation Configurable 3PL billing with a billing wizard Broad warehouse workflows, mobile support, and automation integrations	Tracks inventory ownership across clients, warehouses, and locations Combines portals, automated billing, EDI, APIs, and mobile access Supports web, Windows, iOS, Android, and multiple deployment models
Cons	Pricing requires a sales conversation No permanent free plan May be more than smaller, simpler warehouses need	No free plan is available The 3PL Billing Module is optional The trial uses demo data in a sandbox environment
Our verdict	Brilliant WMS is a warehouse management system built for third-party logistics providers, public and refrigerated warehouses, fulfillment operations, ecommerce businesses, and other supply-chain organizations. Its strongest fit is a… Read the review →	CoreIMS is an inventory and warehouse management system designed for third-party logistics providers, warehouses, government agencies, and other operational environments. Its 3PL toolkit covers multi-client ownership tracking, customer… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Brilliant WMS — where it wins

  • Multi-client inventory control with ownership segregation
  • Configurable 3PL billing with a billing wizard
  • Broad warehouse workflows, mobile support, and automation integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • No permanent free plan
  • May be more than smaller, simpler warehouses need

• CoreIMS — where it wins

  • Tracks inventory ownership across clients, warehouses, and locations
  • Combines portals, automated billing, EDI, APIs, and mobile access
  • Supports web, Windows, iOS, Android, and multiple deployment models

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • The 3PL Billing Module is optional
  • The trial uses demo data in a sandbox environment

• Brilliant WMS9.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A deep-control WMS for 3PLs managing multiple clients, workflows, and billing rules.

  Visit Brilliant WMSFull verdict →
• CoreIMS8.7/10 · 15-day trial

  A multi-client 3PL system with portals, billing, warehouse workflows, and flexible deployment.

  Visit CoreIMSFull verdict →